Allan Jay Schnabolk

Allan Jay Schnabolk, 86, of Tinton Falls, NJ passed away on February 21, 2026. Born on February 2, 1940 in Patterson, Allan grew up in Oceanport, attending Wolf Hill Elementary School and Long Branch High School before earning his degree in Electrical Engineering from Drexel University in Philadelphia.

Allan dedicated his career to advancing communication systems designed for the warfighter. For over 30 years he worked at CECOM (U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command) at Fort Monmouth, NJ. His civil service career culminated with his acting as Chief of Communication Equipment for the Army Warfighter Information Network. After retiring from federal service in 1999, Allan continued to share his expertise in the private sector. Over the next 10 years of his career, Allan helped establish a radio and equipment manufacturing enterprise for Laguna Industries in New Mexico, a business serving the Native American Laguna Pueblo People.

From a young age, Allan pursued his passions with remarkable dedication. At just 12 years old, he earned his amateur radio license (W2OIB) from the Federal Communications Commission. His lifelong enthusiasm for radios was both a hobby and profession. He was a Life Member of the American Radio Relay League, enjoyed building state-of-the-art equipment and competed in amateur radio contests, connecting with thousands of stations worldwide. Allan also had a love for boat racing. As a teen, he began racing outboard runabouts along the East Coast in events sponsored by the American Power Boat Association and later was instrumental in organizing the annual National Sweepstakes Regatta in Red Bank. Upon his retirement, he returned to racing hydroplanes with great success. He co-owned and served as Crew Chief on a team with his son and friends. His technical expertise and tireless pursuit resulted in many victories, including a National High Point Title in 2014.

Allan is survived by his beloved wife, Marlene (Miller) Schnabolk; daughters Meredith Lamb (Gregg) of Belmar, NJ and Pamela Colella (Peter) of Norfolk, VA; son Howard Schnabolk (Gloriane) of Charleston, SC; brother Marc Schnabolk (Gale) of Oakhurst; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents, Harold and Hilda Schnabolk, and his brother Howard Schnabolk.

A funeral service will be held at Bloomfield Cooper Funeral Home, 2130 NJ-35, Ocean Township, NJ 07712, on Friday, February 27, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.